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Linguistics of Sign Language: How Brains Do Language Without Sound – Summer 2019

$124.50

NEW Course! “I’ve never met a student who wasn’t curious about sign language. I don’t teach American Sign Language itself; instead I teach students about signed languages. In the process they learn amazing things about minds, brains, and language.” ~ Dr. Meg

Description

If we couldn’t use our voices or our hands, we would probably develop a language with our toes. Human brains need to “do” language.

This class won’t teach you how to sign, but it will teach you why signed languages are so amazing! Learn about the structure of sign language, the history of American Sign Language, the vibrant Deaf community, and more.

One of four “Special Topics in Cognition” courses offered this summer, this class is an excellent choice for students interested in psychology, cognitive science, or neuroscience. Appropriate both for those who have taken previous psychology / cognition courses and those who haven’t. Join us also for Human Evolution, Animal Minds, and Neurodiversity.

Notes to Parents:

This course is intended for students at the high-school level.

If you have questions about whether this course is right for your child, please contact the instructor, Dr. Meg, at mlwilson@cruzio.com

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